Chickpea and Spinach Stew
This hearty vegan stew features tender chickpeas and fresh spinach simmered in a rich, smoky tomato broth. It's a comforting and nutritious one-pot meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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- Temps total
- 50 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 265 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 2 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 1,5 ctsmoked paprika
- 0,5 ctcumin
- 400 gcrushed tomatoes
- 480 mlvegetable broth
- 425 gchickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed
- 150 gfresh spinach
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 csfresh parsley, chopped(opcional)
Estris
measuring cups · knife · cutting board · large pot · measuring spoons · wooden spoon
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the pot is large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: Don't rush this step; properly softened onions add sweetness to the stew.
- 3
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can turn bitter quickly.
- 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the chickpeas, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: A gentle simmer is key to developing a rich flavor without overcooking.
- 6
Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Spinach will reduce significantly in volume as it cooks down.
- 7
Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach is fully wilted and the stew is heated through.
Uns 5 min
- 8
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Nota de cuina: A pinch more salt or a dash of hot sauce can elevate the flavors.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nota de cuina: This stew pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 264,7kcal
- Proteïnes
- 10,8g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 35,8g
- Greixos
- 10,2g
- Fibra
- 9,8g
- Sucre
- 9,1g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Add a splash of broth or water if it's too thick.